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Buddha jayanti park, South Delhi
ABOUT
Buddha Jayanti Park happens to be a truly beautiful and well-maintained park with sprawling lush gardens located in the capital of India, Delhi. Since its inception, the park has managed to gain a lot of popularity amongst the locals as well as tourists. This picturesque park includes multiple paved walkways with mesmerizing landscape and blooming flowers. It also has high trees with clear streams gushing through the terrain, complimenting the sheer elegance of the garden. The park is also privileged to shelter an 8-feet copper statue of Lord Buddha, positioned at one of its corners.
HISTORY
In the year 1933, Buddha Jayanti Park was dedicated affectionately to the fourteenth Dalai Lama. Each year the people of Delhi celebrate Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti in this park in the month of May with great pomp and show. Buddha Jayanti Park is mostly visited by nature lovers, photo fanatics, and wanderers. It is also considered to be one of the major hubs for couples. So, if you are visiting Delhi with your loved one, do not forget to pay a brief visit to the famous Buddha Jayanti Park. That being said, the park also invites families and friends.
SPECIALITIES
Buddha Jayanti Park or Buddha Jayanti Smarak Park was established as a token to mark the celebration of Gautam Buddha’s 2500th birth anniversary. The significance of the park lies in the young sapling of the popular Bodhi tree planted here, which has been brought down from Sri Lanka. The Bodhi tree sapling was planted here in the year 1964 by the ex-Prime Minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri in the memory of Buddha’s attainment of Nirvana under the Bodhi tree.
CLIMATE
Very good climate
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Winters are the best time to witness the park packed with greenery and colorful flowers. The beauty of the park doubles during the winter season and this breathtaking sight comes accompanied with freshness and sweet flowery smell circulating in the air of the spot. So, if you are planning to pay a visit to Buddha Jayanti Park, plan your trip during the winter months of October to February. That being said, you can also visit the park in the month of May, on Buddha Jayanti. It is highly recommended to visit the place during the morning or evening hours.
FOOD
Variety of foods are available
ROAD CONDITION
not bad
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Most Visited
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Buddha jayanti park, South Delhi
Vandemataram Marg, Central Ridge Reserve Forest, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
